Job type
PermanentLocation
Chipping CampdenWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
MaintenanceIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£43,000-£45,000 per annum depending on experience
Multi-Skilled Plumber, Full time, Permanent position, Gloucester
Your new company
You’ll be joining a leading business that operates in the food and drink industry. A dynamic and evolving environment, committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and effective facilities that support scientific and operational excellence.
Your new role
- Technical and Operational Duties: Install, commission, maintain, and modify electrical and mechanical systems, monitor BMS and security systems, and support bespoke projects.
- Problem-Solving and Innovation: Diagnose faults in building fabric, IT services, and specialist equipment, and design creative solutions to enhance functionality and efficiency.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and consultants to deliver effective solutions.
- Task and Resource Management: Self-manage projects, oversee external suppliers when required, and raise purchase orders for works and projects.
- Supervision: While you have no direct line management responsibilities, you may support apprentices and manage contractors as needed.
- Autonomy and Accountability: Operate with minimal supervision, influence policies where appropriate, and work safely with complex systems such as pressure vessels, steam plant, and electrical distribution.
- Working Environment: Expect a varied role in a scientific laboratory setting, involving hands-on tasks such as welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and occasional work at heights, outdoors, or in confined spaces.
- Maintaining and servicing electrical and mechanical systems via CAFM/CMMS.
- Supporting research projects through bespoke modifications.
- Adapting infrastructure to meet evolving business needs.
- Monitoring and reacting to BMS, security, and CCTV systems.
- Collaborating with suppliers and contractors for specialist problem-solving.
What you'll need to succeed
We are ideally looking for a candidate with a mechanical or electrical background, at least 3 years' experience, as well as the below:
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering.
- Experience in industry or trades.
- Competence in Building Management Software.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Desirable: welding, fabrication, and pipefitting skills.
- Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
- Must have a valid UK driving licence to be able to get to the site as there is no local public transport.
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £45k per annum
- Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications.
- Exposure to a varied and challenging engineering environment.
- The chance to work on bespoke projects supporting scientific innovation.
- Inclusion in an out-of-hours service rota, offering additional experience and responsibility.
- Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards.
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
- Buy and sell holiday scheme.
- Generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%.
- Culture focused on work/life balance, including early finish Fridays.
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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